Biodegradability Testing

Explore our available methods for biodegradability testing

With our wide range of testing solutions, we are able to determine the biodegradability, compostability, or ecotoxicity of your products and materials. We can do this at any stage in your project, allowing you to determine the best materials to use or get the documented testing you need to label your products as biodegradable.

How Our Biodegradability Testing Works

Biodegradability tests typically contain a blank control group, a reference group, and a test group. The blank control group contains only inoculum and mineral medium and is used to check the CO2 formation or oxygen consumption of the inoculum itself. On the other hand, the reference group contains a material that is known to be biodegradable, such as sodium benzoate, sodium acetate, aniline, or cellulose in some tests which is used to confirm that the system is working properly.

Our Biodegradability Testing Offerings:

OECD 120

Test Type: Solubility

Test the behaviors of your polymers in water with the OECD 120 test.

From $399/sample
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OECD 207

Test Type: Toxicity

Test the toxicity of your materials with the OECD 207 test.

From $2299/sample
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OECD 208

Test Type: Toxicity

Test the impacts of your products on seedling emergence with the OECD 208 test.

From $1599/sample
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OECD 209

Test Type: Toxicity

Test the impact of your materials on microorganisms with the OECD 209 test.

From $599/sample
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OECD 301B

Test Type: Freshwater

Test the ready biodegradability of your products with the OECD 301B test.

From $699/sample
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OECD 301D

Test Type: Freshwater

Test the ready biodegradability of your products with the OECD 301D test.

From $499/sample
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OECD 301F

Test Type: Freshwater

Test the ready biodegradability of your materials with the OECD 301F test.

From $499/sample
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OECD 302B

Test Type: Freshwater

Test the inherent biodegradability of your products with the OECD 302B test.

From $899/sample
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ISO 9888

Test Type: Freshwater

Test the ultimate biodegradability of your products with ISO 9888.

From $899/sample
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ISO 10707

Test Type: Freshwater

Test the ultimate biodegradability of your products with the ISO 10707 test.

From $499/sample
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ISO 11734

Test Type: Anaerobic Biodegradability

Test the biodegradability of your organic compound with ISO 11734. Learn more about Aropha’s process.

From $1299/sample
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ISO 14851

Test Type: Freshwater

Test the ultimate biodegradability of your plastics with the ISO 14851 test.

From $1299/sample
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ISO 14852

Test Type: Freshwater

Test the ultimate biodegradability of your plastics through the ISO 14852 test.

From $1499/sample
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ISO 14853

Test Type: Anaerobic Biodegradability

Test the anaerobic biodegradability of your plastics with the ISO 14853 test.

From $1299/sample
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ISO 14855

Test Type: Composting

Test the compostability of your plastic with the ISO 14855 test.

From $2399/sample
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ISO 15985

Test Type: Composting

Test the anaerobic biodegradability of your plastics with the ISO 15985 test.

From $1799/sample
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ISO 16929

Test Type: Composting

Test the degree of disintegration of your plastics with the ISO 16929 test.

From $2499/sample
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ISO 17088

Test Type: Composting

Test the organic recycling specifications of your plastic with the ISO 17088 test.

From $9799/sample
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ISO 17556

Test Type: Soil

Test the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of your polymers with the ISO 17556 test.

From $1299/sample
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ISO 20200

Test Type: Composting

Test the degree of disintegration of plastic materials with the ISO 20200 test.

From $1899/sample
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ISO 23977-1

Test Type: Seawater

Test the aerobic biodegradability of your plastics in seawater with the ISO 23977-1 test.

From $1699/sample
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ISO 23977-2

Test Type: Seawater

Test the aerobic biodegradability of your plastics in seawater with the ISO 23977-2 test.

From $1699/sample
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ASTM D5338

Test Type: Composting

Test the compostability of your plastics with the ASTM D5338 test.

From $3599/sample
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ASTM D5511

Test Type: Anaerobic Biodegradability

Test the anaerobic biodegradability of your plastics with the ASTM D5511 test.

From $1799/sample
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ASTM D5864

Test Type: Freshwater

Test the biodegradability of your lubricants with the ASTM D5864 test.

From $899/sample
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ASTM D5988

Test Type: Soil

Test the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of your polymers in soil with the ASTM D5988 test.

From $2299/sample
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ASTM D6400

Test Type: Composting

Assess the aerobic compostability of your plastics with the ASTM D6400 specification.

From $7499/sample
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ASTM D6691

Test Type: Seawater

Test the aerobic biodegradability of your plastics in seawater with the ASTM D6691 test.

From $1299/sample
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ASTM D6731

Test Type: Freshwater

Test the biodegradability of your lubricants with the ASTM D6731 test.

From $699/sample
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Have Questions About Biodegradability Testing? Talk to Our Team

At Aropha, our goal is to make biodegradability testing more accessible and affordable for businesses to encourage the development of biodegradable products and green chemistry. If you are interested in our testing or have questions, contact our team today!